School Motto: 5 G Ready Goals, Grades, Grind, Growth & Graduation

School Theme:

Dream big

Believe in yourself

Achieve the (im)possible

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th. This template offers you a wide variety of resources for a month of celebrating and honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose families hail from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

DCHS hosted Kennesaw State University Instant Decision Day!

83 students applied to KSU and many were granted admission on the spot.

DCHS hosted a grand school beautification project all around our expansive campus.

130 students and parents joined us in this initiative to support our Classroom Impact Grant won by our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Teresa Wellmaker. Watch the quick video of our project by clicking here: https://youtu.be/eeKxu329WGM

We would like to extend a special note of thanks to Mrs. Wellmaker, Mr. Ernest Kelley (Science Teacher) Mrs. Jada Greene (Law & Justice teacher), Mrs. Nikki Mason (Senior Sponsor), Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan and Miranda Stanley (Science and Social Studies teachers) for their support of this event. The grill-master, Mr. Robert Bennett (IB Coordinator), roasted hotdogs and burgers for light fare and provided additional manpower to help load and unload our plants.

In honor of National Hispanic Night, the HoPe Organization, sponsored by Dr. Annette Ingram and curated by student leader Allison Martinez, has planned an evening of fun, food, and music. Each day, student representatives from HoPe announce notable figures and play a trivia game and award prizes during our lunch periods for the students who answer correctly.

Greetings From the Douglas County High School SGA,

We are excited to extend an invitation to join us at the DCHS Community Fall Festival!

Date: Thursday, October 5th

Time: 3:30 pm -6:00 pm

Location: DCHS Front Lawn

Important Information: Cash ONLY Family Friendly Event

The DCHS Community Fall Festival aims to bring our community together for a day of autumn fun and camaraderie. We want to foster a sense of unity within our educational community, we would be honored to have you and your family join us for this festive occasion.

Here's what you can expect at our Fall Festival:

• Games and Activities

• Delicious Food

• Community Bonding

We believe that this event is a fantastic opportunity for students to experience high school life in a friendly and welcoming environment. It's a chance for them to get to know their future school and the wonderful community that surrounds it.

An RSVP is not required to attend this event, but it will help give us an estimate to vendors on how many people to expect!

RSVP Form: https://great-hall-8705-campbellton-st.ticketleap.com/fall-festival/

Warm regards,

DCHS Student Government Association

DCHS is hosting The Gathering Marching Band Competition on October 7th. We are so excited about the 17 bands that will be joining us, including the Clark Atlanta University Mighty Marching Panthers Band.

News from the Counseling Department!

Students are always welcome to visit their counselors.

For quick access, students are invited to schedule an appointment using the appointment link below:

https://sites.google.com/dcssga.org/dchs-counseling-dept/home

They can also scan the QR Code posted on their office door by using a smart phone.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

If you would like to meet with your child's teacher, a parent-teacher conference may be scheduled through your child's counselor.

Students must be at their designated bus stop 5 minutes before their scheduled pick-up time. Bus routes are located at https://edulog.dcssga.org/livewebquery/webquery/

Available to parents of the Douglas County School System students

• View the real-time location of your child’s bus

• Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer

• Receive push notifications or email alerts

• Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time

How to Get Started

1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com

2. Click the sign-up button

3. Enter school code 79003 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”

4. Complete the “User Profile” box

5. Under “My Student” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name & student ID#

6. Once you confirm your information, you are ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!

Email questions, concerns or comments to: herecomesthebus@dcssga.org

NEED A PARKING PASS?

See Mrs. Flanagan in the main office.

Students can complete the Student Parking Application prior to visiting Mrs. Flanagan.

Bring your driver's license and a copy of your insurance and registration.

The cost is $50 and it is payable by cash, check or money order.

Students may only park in their assigned parking spaces. There are two campus parking locations for students: in front of the school across from the bus lane and at the lower level in the stadium lot. Students must display their parking decal on their vehicles. All other parking spaces are reserved for faculty and visitors.

Click here for the Student Parking Application and Vehicle Registration Form.

When students are present daily, their grades and reading skills often improve—even among those students who are struggling in school. Students who frequently attend school feel more connected to their community and develop strong social skills and friendships, which are important skills for life. Please help get your scholars to school by 8:20. The teachers and staff have planned engaging lessons to help your child acquire the skills and knowledge they need to excel.

High School hours are 8:20-3:10.

Daily punctual attendance is strongly encouraged.

September 26 No Red Ink Training for ELA Teachers Room 9315

September 26 Senior Meeting with Herff Jones 9am in DCHS Theatre

September 26 Faculty Meeting 3:30

September 27 School Beautification Event 3:15 to 5:15pm (see video above)

September 28 DCHS Marketing and DECA Programs Tour Truist Park and attend Braves Game

September 29 Gym Jam: DCHS Marching Band at New Manchester Gym for band match up 7pm

September 30 Varsity Football DC vs. New Manchester Theme: Outer Space

October 2 PROBE Fair Alexander High School (see flyer above)

October 3 Underclassmen Parent Night 6:30 DCHS Theatre

October 4 HoPe will sponsor the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 5-7 DCHS Cafeteria

October 5 DCHS Fall Festival (see flyer)

October 7 DCHS hosts The Gathering Marching Band Competition (see flyer above)

October 9 - 13 Fall Break for Students and Teachers; Students return to school 10/16

October 16 - 20 Spirit Week

October 18 Progress Reports available in Infinite Campus Parent Portal

October 20 Homecoming Game 7:30pm

October 21 Homecoming Dance 6:30pm (Tickets are $45.00 )

October 27 Football Senior Night

October 31 Boo at the Zoo (Senior Event Only; see Mrs. Mason for permission slips)

5G Ready: Goals. Grades, Grind, Growth & Graduation!

Email: kenja.parks@dcssga.org
Website: www.dchs.dcssga.org
Location: 8705 Campbellton Street, Douglasville, GA, USA
Phone: (770) 651-6500
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